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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
days Of tight envelopes for dead bodies

days of tight envelopes for dead bodies
and of quick trips, it behooves. our
civilization, save in exceptional cases,
to frown upon the batting OF sea nons
sters with human forms TO which
mothers. wives, husbands Or others
would devotedIy minister in remem.
brance for years after the last burial
rites, and with the care of which they
should be, as they desire to be, charged.
There are some decencies that should
not be elbowed aside because Of their
momentary Inconvenience"
Few persons who have given the
subject consideration will fail toapprove
the views expressed above. In the
days of sailing vessels when voyages
were usually of many weeks and even
months duration the necessity for
burial at sea was obvious. To day,
however, the crossing of the Atlantic
in swift steamers is merely the crossing
of ferry used by vast numbers OF
every class OF society. Under all the
circumstances il is not entirely practi-
cable 10 preserve the dead for delivery
on shore, but some systematic arrange
ment for it ought TO be made on the
great steamers that ply the chief ocean
routes.
1t will not be long before this is
demanded as one of the conditions OF
ocean travel. The present generation
| has seen the beginning OF railway
sleeping cars, the telephone and the
electric light. To-day they are simply
indispensable as conditions of ordinary
life.
Many families are deferred from
making sea voyages by the dread OF
| having some loved member buried in
the deep. Horrible stories have been
| told of the husband driven to self
destruction by seeing the body of his
invalid wife, who had succumbed
during voyage to the inroads Of
disease, torn by sharks as it was cast
| iuto the sea by way CT butial or OF
the mother crazed at the sight Of the
swarttled and Surrounded corpse of a
darling child, bereft by lack Of skill
or care in the preparation for burial, of
the weights which should have sunk
1t, floating on the waves until it should
become the prey of monsters of the
deep. Is it any wonder that these
shocking facts, for they are facts,
should have their effect? They em-
pnasjze the demand for reform in the
direction so oppor,unely pointed out
in the article from the Marine Journal.
The subject should be actively agitated
until the need is provided tor.-Pcu-
| ytt1ae.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
DvERTisEMENTs.
---~
E,XCELSlOIt SAW
u And Planning Mills.
f. VOLLMAN, PROPRIETOR,

NJ n.acturer and dealer in Rough, Dressed
~ Matched Pine and Cypress Lumber,
- .ess Heart and Sap Shingles, Doors,
Sa*t. Blinds, ETC., etc. Tho filling Of orders
ar,: answering letters ofimportancepr prompt
.: re public patronage solicited.
nie mills, of but recent construction,
are :iuated on the west bank of Ouachita
ave, Immediately above the Monroe Oil
Mis-; I have a railroad track connecting
them with the ", S. g. p. r. and have safe
and convenient steamboat landing, facilities
enjoyed by no other mill heareabouts, and
nents to patrons residing along the railroad
OF river AS will make it decidedly to their
advantage to doal with me.
f. VOLLMAN.
A. +. KELLER, Agent, Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
The Thurmoaa Case

The baibng of JosErH THuRMoND.
who killed young DONALDSON at Big
Sewell, West Va, some months ago,
has been the subject of considerable
criticism. The trial promises to be
cause ccleJyo owing TO the prominence
Of the homicide and his victim, and
we this morning give letter from
Mount Carbon setting forth the
grounds, as far as known, upon which
the Judge bailed the prisoner. Criticism
of judge when he is acting within his
jurisdiction is thing that should be
approached with caution, and it is due
to the judge in this case to say that he
not only so acted, it appears, but that
he bears q high character, and may
have had reasons for his course not
known to the public. Such reasons,
il they existed, he was not compelled
to disclose. However, assuming that our
correspondent was in possession OF all
the facts, il would seem that the indig-
nation of Mr.. DoNALDsoN's friends,
and others who complain Of "slack-
twisted Judicial methods in West Vir-
GINA is not without some justification.
1t is Just such cases as the one under
consideration is reported to be that
breed contempt for the courts with the
masses, and give color to the charge
that the poor man does not stand
an equal chance before the law
with the rich man or man of influence.
The theory of the law is that court
is no respecter of persons. When.
therefore, il seems that man of wealth
and social position can secure in court
consideration that q man who has nei-
ther cannot secure, criticism by the
people of our judicial system is not
only natural but is to be expected.
The theory we have referred to is
looked upon as carrying falsehood and
delusion upon its face, and the result
is that not only respect for judges, but
respect for the law also, isundermined. 1t
is not for us to join the clamor against
the Judge who bailed THURMoND, but
from the lights before us we think it
not improper to say that he appears to
have set a bad precedent-not bad
precedent. perhaps, owing to any effect
in the way of defeating justice it may
have upon THURMoND's case when he
comes to be tried by jury of his
peers, but bad precedent owingto the
principle involved and the effect which,
with other similar cases, it is having on
tba n11llic mind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

coupons is growing popular. and that
they need not make any concessions.
I would suggest rs a remedy that o law
be at once passed making fifteen days
the length OF time for which oil licenses
shall run from the LIST Of May. THIS
will give time TO zee what the
debt commission will probably ac-
complish or to frame other laws 10
meet the case. Very few would care TO
bother with using coupons where sne
amount eayed would be 80 small. why
not require a new license to issue every
fifteen daysg Some merchants might
complain that this would give them TOO
much trouble, but to the majority oil
them it would be great relief, giving
them more time and small instalments
to pay it in. Most men can pay their
house rent by the month, but few Oh
them could pay it for whole year IN
advance. The same reasoning appiies
to merchants, especially in these nara
times. A SUBSCRIBER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
Blaine and Murnt Haistead.

A Chicago telegram says: Ia re-
spouse to dispatch from Mr.. Blaine
Murat Halstead, of Cincinnati, turned
up here this morning and was assigned
to room at the Grand Pacific directly
opposite that occupied by the ex-secre-
tary.. Immediately after his arrival
Mr.. Halstead called on Mr.. Blaine, and
the two were together nearly an hour.
Earlier in the day Mr.. Blaine received
Alexander Sullivan. In the afternoon
Mir. Blaine received note from Coun-
ty-Treasurer Davis asking if it would be
convenient for him to see Mayor Roche
il that gentleman should call in the
morning. Mr.. Blame replied that he
would be glad to see the Mayor. The
three incidents alluded to were the first
of any apparent political Significance
which have occurred since Mr.. Blaine's
arrival here, and they furnished much
food for comment in political circles.
1t is suggested that Mr. Blaine to-day
made an effort to wean Halstead from
any allegiance the latter may have to
Senator Sherman, and that the call of
Sullivan and the interview arranged
between the Maine man and Mayor
Roche were with the hope of getting
things in Cook county into good shape
for 1883.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
AN ELOpEMENT
That CAUSED AaREArssHsArIoH IN
ALBIxABLE.
A Married Man Runs Away with School
Girl small capitai-Tvo
Accidents.
tco,r..,onasnc. Of The Richmond Dispateh.l

fcorr..pondence OF the Richmond Dispsteh.i
CHARLOTTESVILLE, April 20, 1887.
News has Just reached here OF an
elopemept which has caused great ex-
element in tho Whitehall neighbor-
hood, in this county, where the parties
to the fitting lived and are well known.
Frank Hall has reached and passed
middle life, and is or was the head OF a
family consisting OF an estimable wife
end two daughters. These daughters
boarded and attended school at Mrs.
Wysnt's, in the neighborhood. AT the
same schoo,, and a boarder also, was
the Pretty eighteen-year-old daughter
of Mir. James M. Harris. Hall was
frequent visitor at Mrs. Wyants-os-
tensibly to see his daughters, but really,
as is now known, to see Miss Alberta
Harris. On Thursday Hall came to Char
lotiesyille and sold o few pounds OF
butter. He tried to sell his horse, and
also tried TO borrow money, but failed
in each. He returned homoward that
night, calling at Mrs. Wyants. Mrs.
WANT was absent from home and
Halls daughters were visiting in the
neighboIhood. Thus Miss Alberta Harris
was alone at the house Since that night
neither Hall nor Harris have been
seen in this county. Friday telegram
was received here by a liyery-man from
some one in Hsrrisonburg inquiring
about man giving the name OF Hall,
who WAS there trying to sell
horse at such a ridiculously low
figure as to arouse suspicion. It Is
believed that on Thursday night, when
Hall returned 10 Mira. WANTS, he
took Miss Harris behind him and rode
across the mountain to Harrisonburg.
The money he received for his but
ter is probably all that he had. Miss
HAMS IS well connected, and her esca-
pade is q source OF profound regret.
Halls wife is sister of Miss Harris's
mother-uncle hy inarriage-and his
brutality is heightened by the fact that
his third child was born ON the day he
deserted his lawful wife.
Mrs. DR.. Shackelford and Mrs. Fry,
of Kcswick, were thrown from their
buggy east of Charlottesville and pain
fully bruised. Tine vehicle was de-
moIishcd.
On the same day A. J. Goode, H. F.
Cridyle, and two colored men were
driving down Cochran's Hill, when the
shafts gave way and dumped " them
in the road Goodies shoulder was dis
located and an'ugly cash was cut in
his forehead, while Criddle was severe
ly bruised. The negroes escaped in
Jury. CUP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

revenue upon . direct internal tax
This would loo free trade. and II such
a one can bc found who favors such a
doctrine he should be adjudgeironcon'-
pos mcnfis."
CHAILss BRucs, Eco, Of Coles's
Ferry, contributes good article. Here
ia an interesting statement which Judge
HuoHns would, we suspect, endorse:
"Mr. John Marshall, the father OF
Judge II. II. Marshall, once said to me
that the best animal for the plow is a
thoroughbred horse, and while l heard
him with credulity am now convinced
that he was partly right. and l am now
prepared to say that the best, with toe
tioht soils of Southside Virginia, is a
horse that would ordinarily be consid-
cred little under size, but with
a large infusion OF thoroughbred
blood, and containing hardness and
toughness with speed and endurance.
| have large western horse, which re-
auires twenty-four ears Of corn day,
and a corresponding quantity OF forage,
TO keep him in tolerable order, and he
does no more effective work on our
light soils than any one OF ten small
horses raised at home, and which will
keep fat on fifteen ears of corn each
day. In fact, / give to these horses
precisely the same quantity OF food
that DO to my mules, and they are
much quicker than the latter, which is
an important clement of profit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
Should Be Answered.

The Norfolk Landmark quotes from
a recent letter OF our Williamsburg
correspondent the following note
General Malone:
Sir,-Ex-MinisterJohn Mr. Lapgston.
in his speech here some time ago, said
that you had in the city of Philadel-
phia met q committee of extreme Re
publicans and before them defined
your designs as to Virginia politics so
far as they affected the negro, and that
you then said that you pledged your
self to the removal of the two remain
ing legal determinations against perfect
equality. Is this statement true Re
spectfully, ROBERT 7. ARM1STEAD.
TIE Landmarks comments as fol-
lows
"Tbe gentleman whose name is signed
TO the above is one of the leading men
Of the Peninsula, and the question which
he desired To put TO General Malone
is one that should have been answered.
From the introduction to the note it
appears that it was read. but not de-
livered, which raises an unfavorable
presumption. But that matter no doubt
has been remedicd before this, and it
is fair to presume that the General has
heard of this Williamsburg report be-
fore now. His fellOw-citizens, white
and black, have q right to an answer.
and we presume it will be had before
the end of the canvass. Langston is an
aggressive holding Republican,
who holds a place under the State gov
eminent. and it is fair to assume that
the determinations referred to relate
to schools and marriages. II not, then
to what did the Professor refer 2"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
An ON ssion.
To the Editor of the Dispatch


In your answer to Query" in re-
ference to the plea OF autrgois acquit
being a bar to further proceedings
against the acquitted, you have aeglect-
cd to mention a class of cases in which
that plea fails-a writ of error being
allowed in favor OF the State-viz., ga
writ of error lies in a criminal case TO
the Judgment of a circuit or corpora
ton or hustings court from the Court
of Appeals Tor from the circuit court
to the judgment of a county COURT, at
the instance Of the accused in any case,
and at the instance Of the Common
,ceaih h case Of piotation of law
relating 10 the revenue" Virginia
Code 1878, chapter 203, section 81.
G. n q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
A New Richmond Rock.

Life Of d. b. letter, d. d. BY VIII
LIAM T.. HATCHER. Baltimore II.
NJ. WHARTON & Co. 1887. Price
S2.50.
DR.. HATCHER has performed we'll the
duty of preparing biography of his
distinguished kinsman. Himself fine
preacher and an elegant, indeed a
charming editorial writer, DR.. HATCHER
had all the qualifications needed in the
biographer of DR.. JErER. He has pro-
duced book which is interesting from
beginning to ending. Every one who
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agent in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

cannot afford TO ship 10 the coass at
prices 10 compete with the seaboard
farmers. But the rule must work both
ways. Frcigbts from tho coast inland
must be correspondingly high. and
thus trade and traffic will be saddled
with an enormous burthen. When this
comes about the law will be repealed,
after having done no end OF harm, for
il il is TO be an internal tariff, as some
claim, il will wreck the Interstate com
merce which il was desired TO promote.
We ar,,cntly desire TO see the seaboard
farmers prosper, but We do not thinl,
an internal tariff can bring that end
about. or that the interior will lopg
submit 10 law which could operate IN
the manner suggested"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

The Southern Planter for May we
consider an exceptionally good No.,
Colonel W. C. KNIGHT, editor. 1t
opens with an article from Colonel
RoBERr BEVERLEY. We give a speci-
men Of his vigorous English. He is an
snti-Protectionist, but says cit is my
opinion that no man worth listening to
will venture to affirm that there exists
any party in this country Of any i'm
portant number of individuals, clothed
and in their right minds, who desire to
establish free trade as the policy OF our
Government. or to abolish the tax on
imported merchandise as q source Of
national revenue, throwing the whole
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
Coupons-A warning.

To Mc Editor Of the Dispatch:
The present indications are that a
great many coupons will be used to pay
for licenses in May unless something
is done by tie Legislature 10 prevent
it. The bondholders are making trs-
mendous efforts in this line notwitb-
standing the fact that flag of truce is
flying. They hope no doubt thus to
create the impression that the use OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
TCZEMA AND EVERY SPECIES
III OF ITCHING AND BURNING Dis
EASES CURED BY CUTfcURA.

FcZEMA, or sait Rheun. with iss aronizing
ifct ing nnd bninlng. instantly relieved by
VAIN fatb with CUriCuRA soar. aud n single mp
pilcniion OF CUTfcuRA. the Great Skin Cure. This
rore afed daily with two or three doses Of CUfi-
keep Tho blood cool, tho porspiration pure AMI
uD.Tfitating. the bowels open, tho liver and Kid
Deys nciive, viii speedily cure Gczsma, letter,
HipgvoTm. Psoriasis. Lichep, Prlritps, Scald-
Reod, Dsndruf, and every species Of Itching.
Scnly, aud Pinpiy ilumors OF the Scalp end
Skin. when the best physicians and all known
remedies fail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
Tan Isrrn.srArE pnorncrrvx

Tax IrrxR-SrATE Protective Ia
.RyY.-The Norfolk Landmark does
not like protective tariffs between this
country and Europe nor between the
several States Of this country. hsays /:
"Ihe interstate commerce bill is
locked on with some favor, we are told.
because 1t Is expected TO have o restric-
tive operation. In other words, the
expectation Ia that it win pat freights
80 higa that the farmers OF the interior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

Nearly every one has heard of the
"Queen's Pipe" A contemporary, IN
describing it, says
"In the centre of the tobacco ware
houses OF the London docks there is an
immense kiln, which is kept continu-
ally burning day and night, and goes
by the name of the Queens tobacco
pipe. Whenever merchandise is seized
for non-payment of duty, or because
it is considered under the law as in a
damaged or unstable condition, it Is
taken to this great kiln and is burned
there, the owners having no remedy"
Ii might not be bad idea to have
q State pipe in every State in the Union,
to be kept going with adulterated food
products. As in England the ashes
might be sold for fertilizing purposes,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

A contemporary advises 1.-THE Gar
to come to this country and learn re-
publican methods" The manner in
which the Car plays the grab game
would seem to indicate that he knows
all about Republican methods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

The Philadelphia Times says: "Itis
only logical that JAliEs G.. BLAINE
should look to an election to the Presi-
dency as the supreme aim and mission
of his lfe." But the mathematics of
election-day is stronger than logic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
A Noted Bigamist Escapes Punish
by telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

lBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l
BosroN, April 26.-Dr. A. J. Grant,
the noted bigamist, died at Cambridge
Jail at s o'clock this morning, after an
illness of several days. He was await
ing trial for robbing and deserving q
Cambridge lady Immediately after
marriage. Other charges of similar
nature were aceumulating against him
rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

EXETER appears to be one of the
men who never take hint" But unless
KErFFR is different from most of his
party, hint is about the only thing he
won't take.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

The Boston Globe quotes a promi-
nent Republican machine-worker OF
Rhode Island as saying:
"Yes, it wouldn't be so bad to see
the Democrats holding the reins of
power for one year, but l have found
out in my experience of thirty years as
O politician that when them fellers once
get in you never can get them out
again.
Truly reform in Rhode Island must
be thorough If it has reformed Republi-
can machine-workers into making hon
est confessions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

Professor Albert Russell Wallace. the
English naturalist, who greatly aided
Darwin in developing the evolution
theory, is travelling and lecturing in
the West. He says the orang.outang,
chimpanzec, and gorilla have strong
points OF resemblance to man.
The cable says ex-Secretary Daniel
Manning's health Is much improved.
He is at BournemoutL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

We publish this morning communi-
cation signed "Reidjuster." 1t pre-
sents one side of an important ques-
ton. It's author is member OF the
General Assembly. Sir EDWARD
THORNTON must not lose sight of the
facts stated by "Readjuster," nor Of
that large element Of our people for
whom "Readiuster speaks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
ECZEMA

| gratefully acknowledge n cure Of Eczenia,
or Salt Rheum, on head, neck, face, arms, anu
legs fer seventeen years; not able 10 walk *
cept On hands and knees for one year; not nolo
10 help myself for eight years; tried hundrnis
Of remedies; doctors pronounced my case
hopeless; permanently cured by tho CUrIcgsA
RTYEDIEa WILL MCDONALD.
2542 Dearborn street, Chicago, ILL.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
HCZYMA-

Some Eve months ago had the pleasure ~
inform you OF my improvement In tho use OF
the CUTICURA REMEDIES in my cnso OF severe
Chronic Eczema ErythematOsa. and today
oheerfuliy confirm all | then sald. consider
my cure perfect and complete, and attribute II
entirely 20 your remedies, having used no
others. FERNAN ESENChAhDO.
sS08 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

7 have suffered from salt Rhoum for over
eight years. ut times 80 bad that could not AZ
terd TO my business for weeks at time. 'fhroe
boxes OF CUTICURA and four bottles OF kBsoL-
VENT hayo entirely cured me OF THIS droa1iui
diseass Mr. JOHN TlIlEL
WilkesbarTs, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
BRIEF COMMENT.

"a poor teacher OF penmanship in
Xcnia, Ohio, has Just fallen heir to a
legacy Of SJ75, 900 He will doubtless
continue to flourish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27
cuTrcIrRA REMEDIES

are sold nv all druggists. Price: CUTlcURt, %
cents; REsOLvEST. 81; SOAR, y csniS. Pre-
pared by The POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL
COMPANY. Boston, Mass. Send for How To
Cure Skin Diseases"
BEAUTIFY tho Complexion ana skin Dy
...s... ,t,o Ct-rtrfpA SOAp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-27

"From Ohio comes tue intelligence
of the discovery of boys poker clubs. "
1t is time for the Ohio people to get in
their work with draw-shingle.